ARTIST STATEMENT
My work is born out of the past, present, and future of our lives. Collaging images taken from a variety of sources, such as, journals, magazines, photos, catalogs, newspapers, etc. allows me to create stories and statements that represent what I believe, what I feel, what I hope. Creating art has always been my fallback to life’s joys and sorrows. Creating art is always there when I need to soothe my soul, to restore my faith, to enjoy the small moments of every day.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Beatriz Badikian-Gartler was born and reared in Buenos Aires, Argentina. She has studied art at the Art Institute of Chicago, Lill Street Studios, the Museum of Contemporary Art and privately. At present she’s a member of the Mind’s Eye Gallery and Studios where she has exhibited in several shows over the last four years. Her first show took place at Around the Coyote in the Flat Iron Building in 1999. Subsequently she exhibited at Robert Morris College Gallery, the Vintage Gallery, Vibrant Cast Studios, and the Roscoe Village Arts Walk. She has worked as a writer and poet for the last 40 years and performed her work in numerous venues.
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